Nero is desperate to have his wicked way with Barbara, The Doctor is required to play for The Court.
Once again this episode looks awesome, the banquet scene in particular is so lavish. It's another wonderfully amusing episode, it has a nice mix of humour and serious drama. Nero is suitably bonkers. The humour has sometimes seemed a bit over the top in The Romans, but when it's used well it can be sinister, I think they've started to get that right with Nero.
The Official poisoner is a terrific character, hard to believe in such a post now, but it was Ancient Rome. Ann Tisard is fantastic as Locusta, she's so matter of fact. Derek Francis is fun as Nero, he's playing it in somewhat comic fashion, but he's certainly a huge character. Barbara's bracelet would serve a purpose in a later story. Ian's gladiator scene is very well done.
Once again this episode looks awesome, the banquet scene in particular is so lavish. It's another wonderfully amusing episode, it has a nice mix of humour and serious drama. Nero is suitably bonkers. The humour has sometimes seemed a bit over the top in The Romans, but when it's used well it can be sinister, I think they've started to get that right with Nero.
The Official poisoner is a terrific character, hard to believe in such a post now, but it was Ancient Rome. Ann Tisard is fantastic as Locusta, she's so matter of fact. Derek Francis is fun as Nero, he's playing it in somewhat comic fashion, but he's certainly a huge character. Barbara's bracelet would serve a purpose in a later story. Ian's gladiator scene is very well done.